After a Death in Wealden District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Wealden District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Wealden District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Wealden District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Cooper & Son Funeral Directors logo

1. Cooper & Son Funeral Directors

1.1 miles away

5
(58 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Paula O'Neill

Meet Paula

“Paula had time, warmth, patience and wisdom. She walked us through the process gently and with compassion. She arranged everything and coordinated the entire journey. Such warm, kind wonderful people who helped our family through a difficult time.” — Jen W.

“We as a family can't put into words how brilliant they all truly are. Paula especially was very supportive and kind throughout this sad time for us all. Dads funeral was of course sad but perfect send off for him thanks to Cooper and Son, helping with everything ensuring dads day was perfect and just how we as a family wanted it to be.” — Stacie W.

Wealden Funeral Services logo

2. Wealden Funeral Services

2.2 miles away

4.9
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2550 Cremation from £1499

“Our dad had very specific wishes and we were finding it difficult to meet these. Andy helped us plan our dad's cremation exactly as he would have wished. No hard sell, just compassion and kindness.” — Debbie W.

“This is a family business and it shows in their down to earth approach, how to support a grieving family, and show the utmost respect to your family member who has passed away. I cannot commend Wealden Funeral Services more highly.” — Trees H.

Christopher Stringer Funeral Directors logo

3. Christopher Stringer Funeral Directors

4.0 miles away

5
(273 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Carol Alexander Carol Alexander Carol Alexander Carol Alexander

Meet Carol, Carol, Carol +12

“Christopher Stringer has been our family funeral directors for generations. The pressure totally taken away from us, very discretely at such an emotional time. Thank you so very much for your love and caring compassion.” — Sharon B.

“During the funeral itself, it was really comforting to have Chris there - he had just the right balance of being in the right place at the right time, but also never 'interfering'. It gave me a sense of confidence to see him at a difficult time.” — Matt T.

Cooper & Son Funeral Directors logo

4. Cooper & Son Funeral Directors

4.6 miles away

5
(81 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Amy Packham Kerry Brown

Meet Amy, Kerry

“We felt that we had given my sister the very best send off possible. We wish to thank Emma personally for the dignified and professional manner in which she ran the funeral for us.” — Lisa

“I couldn't have coped without them and in particular Kerry who is a real ambassador for the company.” — carmel w.

Richard Green Funeral Service logo

5. Richard Green Funeral Service

4.6 miles away

4.7
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3180 Cremation from £1600

“They have been professional, caring, and so friendly and we would highly recommend them to anyone who need a funeral directors they can trust and truly believe their loved ones will be treated with the upmost respect and dignity.” — Tom R.

“Richard Green and staff show compassion and empathy, the family and deceased were given sympathy and shown deep respect. We found it exemplary.” — stuart j.

Liberty Cremations logo

6. Liberty Cremations

4.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1595
Amy Richard Sherlock Richard Sherlock Richard Sherlock

Meet Amy, Richard, Richard +6

Liberty Cremations in Uckfield offers compassionate, affordable direct cremations with no hidden fees and a local, personal approach.

The Co-operative Funeralcare - Uckfield logo

7. The Co-operative Funeralcare - Uckfield

4.7 miles away

4.8
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3120 Cremation from £1240

“I always felt comfortable, I felt I could trust Coop Funeralcare, and would recommend them to anyone.” — Andy P.

“We took away a good memory of that day which helps us with our sad loss.” — Suzanne W.

Fuller & Scott Funeral Directors logo

8. Fuller & Scott Funeral Directors

4.7 miles away

5
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Susan Hall

Meet Susan

“All the stress, worry and enormity of organising a funeral was lifted from us. From the moment we made that first phone call to Emma, absolutely nothing was too much trouble.” — Heather W.

“Emma has gone above & beyond during the most darkest days of our lives. A very special thank you to Karen who has always been so helpful and caring whenever I called.” — Rachel K.

Grace - Independent Funeral Directors logo

9. Grace - Independent Funeral Directors

6.3 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2840 Cremation from £1780
Grace Gasson DipFD Lee Gasson

Meet Grace, Lee

“They made what was a truly difficult event to plan as easy as possible for us. Everything was thought of, nothing was too much trouble, and the funeral went as smoothly as possible — helping to ensure our loved one's send-off was what she deserved.” — Sara H.

“Caring, compassionate and professional, helping us grieve whilst taking all the worry from organising a funeral. Arrangements were made to wish our departed on their way in a small but perfect ceremony. Couldn't rate Grace highly enough!” — Terry W.

10. Paul Bysouth and Son

6.9 miles away

5
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I wrote to their senior managers to let them know how good their Crowborough team was. At such a difficult sad time they made everything much easier to deal with.” — Susan C.

“We never once felt rushed when discussing details of the funeral or when we went for a viewing. They didn't try to upsell any products, we were given options and did not feel under pressure to spend more than our budget. They all do an amazing job under difficult and sad circumstances.” — Tracey W.

R Butler and Sons Funeral Directors logo

11. R Butler and Sons Funeral Directors

7.3 miles away

4.8
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We were guided and helped every step of the way, with kindness and compassion. My brother and I had no previous experience of what to do and the whole team at R Butler & Sons were fantastic.” — Terrence W.

“Dawn and the team ensured everything was planned to my requirements, kept me informed during the arrangements, and prompted me ahead of time whenever I needed to action something. The day went faultlessly, allowing me to concentrate fully on the service.” — Ben V.

Haine & Son Funeral Directors logo

12. Haine & Son Funeral Directors

7.4 miles away

4.9
(42 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Alison Hopkins Alison Hopkins Alison Hopkins Alison Hopkins

Meet Alison, Alison, Alison +13

“Allison was amazing and very kind and compassionate. Nothing was too much trouble and my Dad's funeral was such a beautiful day.” — Caroline S.

“Karen and Alison were amazing, above and beyond from beginning to end. We can't thank you all enough for carrying out everything with dignity.” — Dee M.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
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    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google